Zombero: Archero Doom Shooter

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"Zombero: Archero Hero Shooter" is a shooter game with a post-apocalyptic setting where you play as a hero slaying zombies in a rogue-like bullet hell. Despite its hilarious elements, the game is plagued with bugs and excessive advertisements. While it boasts stunning gameplay and sensational graphics, users may find the grinding aspect too much. Overall, it offers an action-packed experience in a richly detailed world, but with some drawbacks.

Genres & Tags

Role Playing

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Zombero: Archero Doom Shooter screenshot

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 5,861 reviews

gameplay96 positive mentions

monetization507 negative mentions

The game features a fun and engaging gameplay style, reminiscent of Archero but with unique twists.
Graphics and animations are well-designed, providing an enjoyable visual experience.
The game allows for optional ads that provide rewards, making it less intrusive compared to other mobile games.

The game suffers from significant difficulty spikes, particularly after level 3, making progression frustrating without spending money.
There are frequent connection issues and crashes, which disrupt gameplay and lead to lost progress.
The reliance on ads for rewards can be excessive, leading to a feeling of being forced to watch ads to progress.

monetization
535 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting an overwhelming presence of ads that significantly detract from the gameplay experience. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards and upgrades, others feel that the sheer volume of ads—often lengthy and sometimes malfunctioning—creates a frustrating environment that feels like a cash grab. Overall, while the game allows for free play without mandatory ads, the reliance on optional ads for progression has led to complaints about excessive grinding and interruptions.
- “But there's no ads unless you want to earn extras, and you certainly don't need real money to level up.”
- “It's an overall well-rounded game with nice progression, good difficulty, and fair ads and in-app purchases.”
- “In-app purchases aren't pushy, and I don't feel like this is a pay-to-win game.”
- “The even worse part is that the game is intentionally designed to make you watch multiple ads for the same reward when the reward is promised after one ad.”
- “This game could be amazing but the constant need to watch ads for rewards is utterly exhausting and a huge time waste.”
- “Game could be fun but it's ruined by constant forced ads and 'optional' ads that pretty much force you to spend more time watching ads than actually playing.”
gameplay
161 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally praised for its straightforward mechanics, enjoyable RPG-lite elements, and a variety of weapons and equipment. However, many players express frustration with a significant difficulty spike, particularly in later levels, as well as issues with controls, ads, and a perceived pay-to-win model. Overall, while the game offers fun and engaging mechanics reminiscent of titles like Archero, it suffers from balance and design flaws that detract from the experience.
- “Gameplay is pretty straightforward and there's a large amount of different weapons and equipment to choose from.”
- “The gameplay is fun, the challenge is enjoyable, and the puzzles every once in a while are great as well.”
- “Great graphics, nice gameplay, not too repetitive, even if similar to previous games.”
- “Maybe the devs need to tighten up the response, but the touch-screen joystick mechanics are dumpster juice.”
- “The gameplay difficulty becomes really hard at even stage 3, and it is frustrating to not be able to complete the level after 10 tries.”
- “Great game ruined by 'energy' mechanics because mobile can't have just normal gameplay and too many ads.”
graphics
129 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
33%
4%
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their quality, art style, and attention to detail, with many users highlighting the clean visuals and appealing character designs. While some players noted a desire for more 3D elements or higher resolution options, the overall consensus is that the graphics enhance the gameplay experience, making it visually engaging and enjoyable. However, a few users reported issues with lag and performance on certain devices, which slightly detracted from their experience.
- “This game absolutely uses its graphic style to make some cool looking enemies.”
- “The graphics are amazing and the depth of the game is good enough + it's super chill and fun to play.”
- “Simply amazing game, the graphics and the gameplay are awesome.”
- “Reminds me of the 90's era of graphics.”
- “I can't verily see anything on the screen for a problem with the graphics and everything is black now.”
- “Probably the worst game of this kind I've ever played.. garbage graphics, can't tell the difference between mobs, bad.. know what, it isn't even worth typing.”
grinding
63 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate that grinding is a significant aspect of the game, often required to progress, especially after the initial levels. While some players enjoy the grind and find it rewarding, many express frustration with the excessive amount of grinding needed, particularly in later stages, which can feel tedious and lead to a pay-to-win experience. Overall, the game is described as fun but heavily reliant on grinding, with varying opinions on its balance and enjoyment factor.
- “Also, as you level up, the enemies get stronger, so even grinding won't help you in this pathetic game.”
- “The only problem is that the rewards chests need to have a higher chance of better quality equipment; gaining equipment is extremely grindy.”
- “Fun to play at first, but chapter 4 presents a massive wall and you're stuck grinding the same levels for weeks.”
stability
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent crashes, freezes, and glitches reported across various devices. Many users experience interruptions during gameplay and in menus, often requiring restarts to continue. While the gameplay itself is enjoyable, the persistent bugs detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration among players.
- “No glitches or lag issues.”
- “Fun and easy to play; no mistakes or glitches. The game is promising and it will never fail.”
- “Good game; you're not overwhelmed with ads and it's not buggy.”
- “The game crashes a lot, disconnects, and I have to restart nearly every time I play. It also freezes in-game regularly.”
- “You have to restart the app as it freezes on a blank screen.”
- “Soon as the app starts, it immediately freezes and crashes.”
story
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally viewed as simplistic and lacking depth, often summarized as a basic premise of fighting zombies without significant narrative development. While some players appreciate the initial storyline and find it engaging, many express a desire for more substantial plot elements and side quests to enhance the overall experience. Additionally, technical issues and a pay-to-win model detract from the enjoyment of the story-driven gameplay.
- “I love the storyline; it was so powerful in the game. I would like to see more storyline as you progress through the levels. Y'all have done a wonderful job on this project; I love it! 😀😍”
- “I love it! Immersive story-based gameplay that is very easy to handle, and plus it has zombies. Who doesn't love bashing zombies, am I right?”
- “This game is amazing with a cool story too.”
- “Actually a fun game, it is play to win or progress, no actual story (the story here is: zombie bad, you kill bad therefore kill zombie the end).”
- “This game should be a nonsense story (a better nonsense action story) in a bigger map making use of the good cover mechanics and the bouncing on wall bullets.”
- “Cheap rip off of Archero, improve your music, get better sound, and make a better story instead of just stupid grind.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it consistently funny and enjoyable. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to entertain without requiring in-game purchases, contributing to a fun overall experience. Overall, the lighthearted and amusing nature of the game resonates well with users, making it a standout feature.
- “Funny game, and also you don't need to pay to win, good job 👍”
- “Funny lil game.. spent hours on Archero so had to indulge in spinoff haha”
- “It is very funny”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while it runs smoothly with good graphics and performance on some devices, players have reported issues with progression locks and subpar optimization on specific models, such as the Samsung Fold 3. Some users appreciate the in-depth graphics settings and improved performance compared to similar games, but others feel that optimization needs significant improvement.
- “It's more optimized, has better graphics, actually has fair (and more fun by extension) gameplay, and the graphics settings are pretty in-depth for a mobile game.”
- “Love the gameplay, graphics, art style, and overall performance.”
- “Great graphics, sound effects, and performance.”
- “Love the game but needs to be better optimized for the Samsung Fold 3.”
- “I didn't realize how poorly optimized Archero was until I played this...”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game offers a pleasing variety of villains and character designs, enhanced by impressive graphics. However, players note that the difficulty begins to outpace character development in the later stages, particularly from world 3 to 4, despite having some control over stat upgrades.
- “The variance of villains and character design adds a pleasing factor, especially with the graphics.”
- “More control over character development allows players to choose which stats to upgrade.”
- “It has some flaws, though: once you reach late world 3 to 4, the difficulty starts outpacing character development.”
- “The variance of villains and character design gives a pleasing factor, especially with the graphics.”
- “More control over character development (can choose what stats to upgrade).”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music aspect of the game has received criticism for disrupting users' music apps during gameplay, causing them to shut down unexpectedly. Reviewers also express a desire for improved sound quality and a more engaging soundtrack, suggesting that the current music experience feels lacking and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Decent game, but every time I play, it randomly closes my music app or anything else that I have going.”
- “I'll be in the middle of a stage and my music will completely shut down, and I'll have to reload it entirely.”
- “Cheap rip-off of Archero. Improve your music, get better sound, and make a better story instead of just stupid grind.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is hindered by a significant difficulty spike in world 4, which may force players to spend money to progress, making it feel pay-to-win. However, despite the grind for loot and the limitations on free levels, many players still find the gameplay enjoyable enough to warrant replaying.
- “Requires grinding for random chests for loot, but still fun. Replayability is a definite with this game.”
- “So much about this game was done correctly, but after encountering the absolutely impossible difficulty spike in world 4, there is just no way to move beyond this level without dumping tons of money into this game. This presents a pay-to-win idea innocently as if payments are 'something optional' - I love these types of games, but unfortunately, the intuition of this one is extremely double-sided. As it stands in this version, only three levels are playable without payment. Sinister!”
- “The lack of meaningful content after the initial playthrough makes it hard to justify replaying the game. Once you've seen everything, there's little incentive to return.”
- “While the game has a great premise, the limited variety in gameplay and repetitive missions make it feel stale after just a few runs.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a pay-to-win environment, where players feel pressured to spend money for high-level weapons, yet remain uncertain about their ability to upgrade these items without incurring additional costs.
- “The atmosphere feels lifeless and uninspired, making it hard to get immersed in the game world.”
- “Despite the potential for a rich environment, the atmosphere is flat and fails to evoke any real emotion.”
- “The game has a dull atmosphere that detracts from the overall experience, leaving players feeling disconnected.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional response to the app is predominantly negative, with users expressing feelings of fear and frustration due to its self-installation and potential malware risks.